You know, this guy's legend is gonna be damn hard to live up to once he does return.

That's true and since he's going to be rusty he'll likely start slow. Royals fans aren't just bullshitting though when we say he's one of the few catchers who can truly change a game from behind the plate. His debut last year was so impressive it made us all pretty horny. From the way he calls a game/handles pitchers to that quick release on his machine gun arm... baserunners beware. he'll pick you off any base. His bat was a pleaseant surprise last year and having that back would really be icing on the cake. He's special.

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